smart Roadster MOT Results
Registered in 200761.5% pass rate
from 65 tests in 2017
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the smart Roadster is unusually good or bad.
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23% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 9.2% fail on Registration plate lamp
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6.2% fail on
Direction indicators
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6.2% fail on
Flashing type
- 4.6% fail on Side repeaters (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Individual lamps
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6.2% fail on
Flashing type
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4.6% fail on
Position lamps
- 4.6% fail on Front lamps
- 1.5% fail on Rear lamps
- 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.1% fail on Horn (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.5% fail on Fog lamp
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11% fail on
Suspension
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6.2% fail on
Suspension arms
- 6.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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3.1% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.1% fail on Condition
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1.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 1.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 1.5% fail on Front suspension joints
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6.2% fail on
Suspension arms
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11% fail on
Brakes
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7.7% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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6.2% fail on
Components
- 6.2% fail on Pipes (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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6.2% fail on
Components
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4.6% fail on
Hub components
- 4.6% fail on Brake pads
- 1.5% fail on Brake discs
- 1.5% fail on Restricted movement
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1.5% fail on
Brake performance
- 1.5% fail on Front wheels
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7.7% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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6.2% fail on
Tyres
- 3.1% fail on Condition
- 3.1% fail on Tread depth
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6.2% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 6.2% fail on Wipers
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3.1% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 1.5% fail on Engine mountings
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1.5% fail on
Doors
- 1.5% fail on Drivers
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1.5% fail on
Steering
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1.5% fail on
Steering system
- 1.5% fail on Track rod end
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1.5% fail on
Steering system
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1.5% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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1.5% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 1.5% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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1.5% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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1.5% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 1.5% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
Read the Honest John Review
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Smart Roadster (2003 - 2007)
Cute looks, comfortable ride and good grip. You can raise the hood while driving along. Makes far more sense second-hand.